Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue — US president seeks payment for '50 years' of damages after Iran conditions Hormuz reopening on war reparations.
Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns — Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and…
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake? — The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.
White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms — The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
Why clearing cache won't always speed up your devices — Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time. Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.
The Black List and Zando are hunting for the next great horror novel. — Attention, thrill-seekers. The Black List and Zando are teaming up on a mission to identify the next great horror novelist. Could it be you? The inaugural Evil Twin Manuscript Initiative will selec…
Colorado primary election results: Melat Kiros wins – key takeaways — Melat Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who has been in office for as long as the 29-year-old Kiros has been alive.
Korean Traders Chase 40% Coupons as Risk Appetite Survives Rout — A historic stock selloff has driven South Korea’s retail investors toward complex structured products as the risk-loving cohort continues to look for ways to boost returns.
Best robot pool cleaner deal: Save $200 on Aiper Scuba S1 — It makes pool maintenance a breeze.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud — A federal judge said Guo's fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party — Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People's Party head Ozgur Ozel.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia — Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel — Hussam Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
Introducing: The AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain (Live Pics) — The brand takes its second porcelain offering in a more classical direction with a playful twist.
Madison Square Garden Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition — The document, titled “Facial Recognition Activists.docx,” includes specific activists’ comments about MSG's facial recognition program and tweets criticizing it.
Trump wants to fence off the park closest to the White House, a popular protest spot — The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will…
At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak — Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.
US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’ — Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.
The world hit a 44-year high in executions — Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
Vinicius Junior drops huge Real Madrid future hint amid Arsenal interest — Brazil's Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service — The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good — While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.
Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates — Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
JSON-LD Explained for Personal Websites | Ethan Hawksley — A guide to implementing JSON-LD on your personal website for better SEO, covering WebSite, Person, BlogPosting, and more with ready-to-use code snippets.
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles — Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU — Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.
Braskem’s $11 Billion Debt Rework Puts Spotlight on Petrobras — Braskem SA’s announcement of an $11 billion debt restructuring staved off an immediate crisis that would have pushed it into bankruptcy protection. But the parties remain far apart on key issues ranging from terms…
Musk’s $1.8 trillion SpaceX IPO could be ‘highly undesirable’ for some — SpaceX’s IPO could challenge pension funds as concerns grow over its valuation and governance structure under Musk.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan — Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Donald Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center — Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.
Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process — The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.
The Argentine who wishes he could play for Wales — Proud of his Welsh roots, Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions.
Cuba’s Diaz-Canel open to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts — The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.
Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade? — Israeli minister's mistreatment of abducted activists sparks global condemnation.
The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party — NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party.
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.
VPN ban update for UK households as government looks at 'age-gate' — Ministers have said details about action alongside the social media ban, including regarding VPN use, will come in July.
‘She doesn’t give up that easily’: France’s Le Pen eyes the Elysee — Marine Le Pen, convicted of embezzling EU funds, announces her plans to run in 2027 after winning an appeal.
Craighill rethinks the pocket lighter based on historical designs — <p>Brooklyn design studio Craighill has designed the Swingtop Lighter with a swinging mechanism and snuffer as part of the brand's brief to pay attention to overlooked everyday objects. The Swingtop Lighter is…
UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar — The move will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye.
Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70 — Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.
Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away — RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.
‘Outrageous’: UN condemns Israeli threat to expel Gaza residents over kites — UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Projections for East and West standings — The top five seeds, the play-in group and the bottom five: NBA experts predict where all 30 teams will land in the standings for the 2026-27 season.
WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided — The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
Ashley Cain says he's 'not proud' of sexist language — The former BBC Three presenter says he has changed since the historical tweets were posted.
Are left-handers better and when will Root catch Tendulkar? Cricket Q&A — Data analysts CricViz answer your questions on successful reviews, hat-tricks, Joe Root and more.
DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800 — Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.
Voting is now open for the 2026 Tiny Awards, featuring 10 sites that celebrate “the best of the small, poetic, — Voting is now open for the 2026 Tiny Awards, featuring 10 sites that celebrate “the best of the small, poetic, creative, handmade web”. You have until Sept 25 t
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in — Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller — Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.
Treasury Takes Action Against Violent Far-Left Terrorist Networks — WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action to counter the growing threat posed by violent far-left terrorist groups. OFAC sanctioned Autistici…
Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63 — Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.
Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence — Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.
Meta's $18B child-safety deal hinges on age verification tech that doesn't work well | TechCrunch — The historic settlement reignites ongoing concern around how age-verification technology puts privacy at risk.
Iran insists Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal — Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
This week we celebrated the work of Antoni Gaudí — <p>This week on Dezeen, we launched our Gaudí Centenary series marking 100 years since the death of Catalonia's most famous architect. We kicked off the series with an introduction that looked at the key moments and buildings fro
How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220 — New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack — National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
Big Church Festival Ends Early After Fatal Sign Collapse — On Friday (Aug. 28), the first day of Big Church Festival in West Sussex commenced. However, the festival ended early after a large sign fell, leaving one dead and six injured. Britain’s largest Christian music festival…